Teasers & Cameos (Iron Man)

End Credits Scene

This is the scene responsible for enthusiastic movie goers around the world sitting through the credits sequence hoping for a glimpse of the future direction of the franchise. Setting the stage for The Avengers, Tony Stark finds Nick Fury inside his house who informs him that he isn't the only superhero in the world and that he would like to discuss something called The Avengers Initiative.

Stan Lee Cameo

Like in every Marvel movie, Stan Lee appeared in a cameo scene. In this scene, he is surrounded by girls and as Tony Stark walks by, Tony calls him "Hef."

Ten Rings

In Iron Man 3, the Ten Rings is an organization headed up by the Mandarin whose goal is to destroy Tony Stark's life. It seems the groundwork for the Ten Rings was being laid as far back as the first movie, as in the video of a bound and kidnapped Tony, the Ten Rings insignia is in the background on the wall.

RingTone

Tony's cellphone ringtone is the theme from the 1960's Iron Man cartoon.

Captain America Shield

In the scene where Pepper discovers Tony removing the damaged Iron Man armor, Captain America's shield can be seen on a workbench.

War Machine

Rhodey looks at the Mark II armor and says "Next time, baby!" hinting at War Machine, Rhodey's alter-ego. An animation of a War Machine suit, with a Gatling gun attached to a shoulder, can be seen in the closing credits. War Machine would appears in the sequel, Iron Man 2.

Jarvis

Tony Stark's computer system is called JARVIS (standing for "Just A Rather Very Intelligent System"). This is a tribute to Edwin Jarvis, Tony Stark's butler from the comics.

Roxxon logo

During the highway battle with Iron Monger, a building can be seen in the background with a Roxxon logo. In the comics, Roxxon is a notorious conglomerate known for illegal activities, and were responsible of the death of Stark's parents.

Whiplash teaser

The pilots in the F-22 jets are codenamed Whiplash '1' and '2', referring to the super villain Whiplash from the comics. Whiplash would later appear in Iron Man 2.

Fin Fang Foom poster

A billboard poster of Iron Man's nemesis, the alien dragon Fin Fang Foom, was designed by Adi Granov. This poster can be seen when Stark, while testing the Mark II armor, flies straight down a road.